This Vegan Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe is completely dairy-free and egg-free and is perfect for frosting cakes or piping onto cupcakes! And it only requires 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to make. This vanilla frosting recipe makes enough frosting for an eight-inch, two-layer cake or 36 cupcakes!
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Layer cakes and cupcakes are my favorite recipes to bake, so I need delicious and reliable frosting recipes. I can't make my reader-favorites Vegan Vanilla Cake and Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes without it.
And this Vegan Vanilla Frosting is my favorite! It is quick, easy, and whips up so light and fluffy. It is perfect for frosting layer cakes, piping onto any cupcakes, or filling sandwich cookies. So, let's make it!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This recipe uses only 4 simple ingredients.
- And it is ready in 10 minutes.
- This Vegan Vanilla Frosting is a smooth, creamy American-style buttercream.
- It is perfect for frosting cakes and cupcakes.
- And it is light, fluffy, and delicious!
Ingredient Notes
Vegan Butter: My top recommendation is Country Crock Plant Butter Sticks. It is easy to find and tastes great! You can use your favorite vegan butter for this recipe, but make sure it is in a stick or block form, not in a tub!
Powdered Sugar: Powdered sugar is processed to be super-fine and gives this American-style buttercream its smooth, creamy consistency. Be sure to sift it!
Vanilla Extract: I typically use vanilla extract to flavor my Vegan Vanilla Frosting, but vanilla bean paste is also incredible if you have it on hand!
Non-Dairy Milk: A bit of non-dairy milk helps make the buttercream light and fluffy. I used oat milk, but any non-dairy milk works!
Special Equipment
You need a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer and a large bowl for this recipe.
I recommend a stand mixer, but a hand mixer works, too. It will just take a little bit longer.
Instructions
Step 1. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, cream vegan butter until completely smooth and creamy.
Step 2. Then, add sifted powdered sugar and mix on low speed until combined. The mixture will look thick here.
Step 3. Next, add non-dairy milk and vanilla and mix on low speed until combined.
Then, scrape the sides of the bowl down with a rubber spatula.
Step 4. Turn the mixer to medium speed and mix until it is light and fluffy, about 30 seconds.
Use as desired.
Uses
This Vegan Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is perfect for:
- Piping onto cupcakes like my Earl Grey Cupcakes.
- Frosting layer cakes like my Vegan Cookie Dough Cake.
- Filling sandwich cookies like my Vegan Chocolate Whoopie Pies.
Piping Tip Recommendations
Please don't buy a whole set of piping tips! They are a waste of space and money. Decorate a ton of cakes and cupcakes, and I mostly use these three tips:
- Wilton 2D for making rosettes and frosting cupcakes.
- Ateco 808 for filling sandwich cookies and frosting cupcakes.
- Ateco 2 for cake writing and fine details.
Recipe FAQs
To store, scoop the buttercream into an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Or freeze for up to two months.
Yes! You can make this Vegan Vanilla Frosting up to two months ahead of time and store it in the freezer.
The day before you plan to use it, transfer it to the refrigerator to slowly defrost.
Then, the day you want to use it, allow the frosting to sit at room temperature until it's pliable, then scoop it into a stand mixer and whip it back up until light and fluffy.
I find that any type of non-dairy milk works great for frosting! I've used oat milk, soy milk, and almond milk with success.
Expert Tips and Tricks
Sift the powdered sugar. The goal is smooth, light, and fluffy vegan vanilla frosting. Powdered sugar is prone to clumps, so take the time to make sure it is sifted.
Perhaps the most crucial tip is to scrape the bowl down frequently. When you think you can't scrape the bowl down anymore, do it one more time. This ensures an even and smooth mix.
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Vegan Vanilla Frosting
Equipment
- 1 Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment Or hand mixer and a large bowl
- 1 Rubber Spatula
- 1 Sifter
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 24 tablespoon Vegan Butter, room temperature see note!
- 6 Cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoon Non-Dairy Milk
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, cream the vegan butter until completely smooth and fluffy. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the bowl down a couple of times during this process to ensure everything mixes evenly.24 Tbsp Vegan Butter, room temperature
- Add the powdered sugar and mix on low until it's combined, about 1 minute.6 Cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
- Then, add the non-dairy milk and vanilla and mix on low until combined. Then, scrape the bowl down with a spatula.1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract, 3 Tbsp Non-Dairy Milk
- Now, turn the mixer to medium speed and mix until it's light and fluffy, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Use as desired. This recipe makes enough frosting for an 8-inch, two-layer cake or 3 dozen cupcakes.
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